All community members who hoped to run for an elected position this summer had to turn in their papers Tuesday. They still have until May 8 to withdraw, but the following candidates are currently expected to be on the June 10 ballot: There is one seat open on the select board, which both Jim Zisson and Yael Magen are running for. Incumbent John G. Attridge is running … [Read more...] about June 10 town ballot starts to takes shape
Government
Board of Health removes funding for new position
The Board of Health unanimously voted to revise a line item in its budget Tuesday to move the $90,329 allocated for a new position to be placed back into the trash disposal line item. Board member Tom McMahon said he had previously assumed that the line item for the new assistant director position would ultimately be an ask that the Town ignored, considering the department, … [Read more...] about Board of Health removes funding for new position
Marblehead neighbors prompt traffic solutions
At last week’s Board of Health meeting, Director of Public Health Andrew Petty explained that there will be a new traffic route at the transfer station effective April 14. “So, traffic flow, we’re ready to move to the next phase,” Petty said. “We have our transaction hut set up in the recycling area. We have our compactor set up in the commercial recycling area. We’re ready … [Read more...] about Marblehead neighbors prompt traffic solutions
School districts respond to DEI threats
Patrick Tutwiler, Massachusetts Secretary of Education and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Interim Commissioner, published a letter addressed to the United States Department of Education (USDOE) April 9. This was in response to the USDOE’s requirement that school districts, or Local Education Agencies (LEAs), certify their compliance … [Read more...] about School districts respond to DEI threats
Light Commission votes against renewing general manager’s contract
On Tuesday, the Municipal Light Commission voted 3-1 to amend General Manager Joe Kowalik’s contract, which is set to expire April 7, 2026. This amendment notes the commission’s “desire to transition to a new general manager at the conclusion” of his contract. It also added financial incentives, adding up to $200,000 in potential bonuses, for him to remain as general manager … [Read more...] about Light Commission votes against renewing general manager’s contract